BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD

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This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Jennksc

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups diced cucumber
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 692.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g